JP6389798B2 - Tape cartridge storage case - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a tape cartridge storage case for storing a tape cartridge.

  2. Description of the Related Art A tape cassette storage case that stores a tape cassette that is loaded into a recording / reproducing apparatus such as a video tape recorder and recorded or reproduced has been conventionally known (for example, see Patent Document 1). Such a storage case has one opening, and the tape cassette is taken in and out from the opening.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-16990

  However, in such a storage case, the tape cassette may fall out of the opening when the opening is turned downward. Further, when a plurality of storage cases storing tape cassettes are stacked and stored, if the stacked state is unstable, the tape cassette in the storage case may fall due to its weight and be damaged.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a tape cartridge storage case that can prevent a tape cartridge from being inadvertently dropped from an opening and can be stably stacked.

  In order to achieve the above object, a tape cartridge storage case according to the present invention includes an upper wall portion covering the upper surface of the tape cartridge, a lower wall portion covering the lower surface of the tape cartridge, and one side surface of the tape cartridge. A tape cartridge formed on the inner surface of the lower wall portion on the downstream side in the insertion direction of the tape cartridge. A first convex portion for locking the locked portion formed on the lower surface in the inserted state, a concave portion formed on the outer surface of the lower wall portion and on the opposite side of the first convex portion, A second convex portion formed on the outer surface of the wall portion and in a shape that can be fitted into the concave portion at the same position as the concave portion in plan view.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can prevent that a tape cartridge falls carelessly from the opening part of a tape cartridge storage case, and can stack a tape cartridge storage case stably.

It is a perspective view which shows the tape cartridge storage case and tape cartridge which concern on this embodiment. It is a front view of the tape cartridge storage case which concerns on this embodiment. It is a rear view of the tape cartridge storage case which concerns on this embodiment. It is a top view of the tape cartridge storage case which concerns on this embodiment. It is a bottom view of the tape cartridge storage case which concerns on this embodiment. It is a right view of the tape cartridge storage case which concerns on this embodiment. It is a left view of the tape cartridge storage case which concerns on this embodiment. (A) It is sectional drawing of the tape cartridge storage case which concerns on this embodiment in the state in which the tape cartridge was stored. (B) It is sectional drawing of the tape cartridge storage case which concerns on this embodiment in the state in which the tape cartridge is not stored. It is a right view which shows the state which accumulated the tape cartridge storage case which concerns on this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. For convenience of explanation, the downstream side of the tape cartridge 10 in the tape cartridge storage case 20 (indicated by an arrow S in FIG. 1) is the front side of the tape cartridge 10, and the opposite side is the rear side of the tape cartridge 10. To do.

  The opening 30 side of the tape cartridge storage case 20 is the rear side of the tape cartridge storage case 20, and the opposite side is the front side of the tape cartridge storage case 20. Furthermore, in the following, when expressing the left and right, it is the left and right when the tape cartridge 10 and the tape cartridge storage case 20 are viewed from the rear side.

  First, the tape cartridge 10 will be briefly described. As shown in FIG. 1, the tape cartridge 10 has a resin case 12 having a substantially rectangular box shape. The case 12 contains only one resin reel (not shown) around which a magnetic tape is wound, and only when the tape cartridge 10 is loaded in a drive device (not shown). The reel is configured to rotate within the case 12.

  In addition, a card-type memory (not shown) is disposed inside the case 12 and on the rear surface 12B side, for example, in a state of being inclined at an angle of 45 degrees as viewed from the left and right. Various information about the tape cartridge 10 is stored in the memory, and it is possible to read information and write (rewrite) information as necessary by communicating with a drive device or a library device (not shown). It has become.

  The library device is a device that accommodates a plurality of tape cartridges 10 and automatically loads the tape cartridges 10 into / from the drive device by a robot hand. The library device accesses the memory from the rear surface 12B side of the case 12, and the drive device accesses the memory from the lower surface 12D side of the case 12.

  Further, a substantially right-triangular cutout 14 is formed at a corner where the upper surface 12U, the front surface 12F, and the left surface 12L of the case 12 intersect with each other in plan view. A configuration in which the tape cartridge 10 is housed in the tape cartridge housing case 20 without making a mistake in the front-rear direction when the notch portion 14 is matched (fitted) to a step portion 34 of the tape cartridge housing case 20 described later. It has become.

  In addition, a pair of (plural) stacking recesses 16 having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view are formed on the upper surface 12U of the case 12 and on the front end portion and the rear end portion, respectively, spaced apart in the left-right direction. In addition, the stacking ribs 18 (FIG. 8) as a pair of (plural) projections having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view are separated from each other in the left-right direction on the lower surface 12D of the case 12 and on the front end and the rear end. (See also (A)).

  The bottom area of the stacking rib 18 is set to be equal to or less than the bottom area of the stacking recess 16 in a bottom view (plan view). Therefore, when the plurality of cases 12 are stacked, each stacking rib 18 of the upper case 12 is inserted into each stacking recess 16 of the lower case 12. Thereby, the plurality of cases 12 are stably stacked.

  Next, a tape cartridge storage case 20 for storing the tape cartridge 10 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “storage case 20”) will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the storage case 20 includes a case main body 22 in the form of a book case that can store the tape cartridge 10 with almost no gap. The case body 22 is formed of an opaque resin material, and can protect the tape cartridge 10 from an impact such as dropping.

  More specifically, the case body 22 includes an upper wall portion 24 that covers the upper surface 12U of the case 12 of the tape cartridge 10, a lower wall portion 26 that covers the lower surface 12D of the case 12, and a rear surface 12B that is one side surface of the case 12. The side wall portion 28 covers all (three) side surfaces except for, and the opening portion 30 through which the tape cartridge 10 is put in and out and the rear surface 12B of the case 12 is exposed.

  The side wall portion 28 includes a front wall portion 28F that covers the front surface 12F of the case 12, a left wall portion 28L that covers the left surface 12L, and a right wall portion 28R that covers the right surface 12R. In the center of the rear end, which is the opening 30 side of the upper wall portion 24 and the lower wall portion 26, in order to make it easy to take out the stored tape cartridge 10 from the storage case 20 (the rear side of the case 12 is A notch 32 having a substantially isosceles trapezoidal shape in plan view is formed.

  In addition, a step portion 34 having a substantially right triangle shape in plan view is formed at a corner portion where the upper wall portion 24, the front wall portion 28F, and the left wall portion 28L intersect with each other. The step 34 is formed in the same shape and size as the notch 14 of the tape cartridge 10, and when the tape cartridge 10 is stored in the storage case 20 with almost no gap, the notch 14 becomes the step 34. It is configured to match.

  As a result, erroneous insertion of the tape cartridge 10 into the storage case 20 is prevented. That is, for example, when the tape cartridge 10 is inserted into the storage case 20 in the front-rear direction or the upside-down direction, the stepped portion 34 prevents the tape cartridge 10 from being inserted into the storage case 20.

  Further, on the inner surface of the lower wall portion 26 of the case body 22 and on the front end side, a first convex portion 36 having a triangular cross section extending in the left-right direction along the edge portion of the front wall portion 28F (FIG. 2, FIG. 8) is formed. A concave portion 40 having a triangular cross section (see FIGS. 1 and 5 to 8) is formed on the outer surface of the lower wall portion 26 and on the opposite side of the first convex portion 36. Furthermore, on the outer surface of the upper wall portion 24 and at the same position as the concave portion 40 in plan view, a second convex portion 38 having a triangular cross section that can be fitted into the concave portion 40 (FIGS. 1 to 4, 6 to 6). 8) is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (A), the first convex portion 36 has the stacking rib 18 at the front end formed in the case 12 on the rear side when the tape cartridge 10 is stored in the storage case 20. It is the structure which latches from. Therefore, the stacking rib 18 is also a locked portion that is locked to the first convex portion 36. As a result, the tape cartridge 10 stored in the storage case 20 is prevented from accidentally falling out of the storage case 20.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the plurality of storage cases 20 are stacked, the second convex portion 38 of the lower storage case 20 is inserted (fitted) into the concave portion 40 of the upper storage case 20. It is configured. Thereby, the some storage case 20 is piled up stably. In other words, the storage cases 20 are stacked without being displaced in a direction (particularly in the front-rear direction) perpendicular to the axial direction of the reel.

  In addition, at least one of the upper wall portion 24, the lower wall portion 26, and the side wall portion 28 of the storage case 20 shows information (not shown) relating to the tape cartridge 10 so as to be visible from outside. Specifically, notes on using the tape cartridge 10, the manufacturer of the tape cartridge 10, product information, recording capacity, design, and the like are shown on the surface of the storage case 20 by printing or molding.

  Next, the operation of the tape cartridge storage case 20 configured as described above will be described.

  When the tape cartridge 10 is stored in the storage case 20, as shown in FIG. 1, the tape cartridge 10 is inserted into the opening 30 from the front side of the tape cartridge 10. Then, when the tape cartridge 10 is stored in the storage case 20, the pair of left and right stacking ribs 18 formed on the lower end 12D of the case 12 and on the front end passes over the first convex portion 36, The first protrusion 36 is locked from the rear side (see FIG. 8A).

  As a result, the tape cartridge 10 is prevented from inadvertently falling out of the opening 30 of the storage case 20. In addition, since the 1st convex part 36 is formed in the front end side which is the insertion direction downstream of the tape cartridge 10, when the tape cartridge 10 is inserted in the storage case 20, the front-end | tip part ( It is possible to suppress or prevent the upper end portion from being slid in contact with the lower surface 12 </ b> D of the tape cartridge 10.

  In addition, since the existing stacking rib 18 formed on the case 12 of the tape cartridge 10 is locked by the first convex portion 36, a protrusion (not shown) separate from the stacking rib 18 is formed on the case 12 separately. Compared to the configuration in which the first convex portion 36 is engaged, no design change occurs in the mold (not shown) for molding the case 12. That is, the tape cartridge 10 does not have a problem that the manufacturing cost increases.

  Further, when the tape cartridge 10 is stored in the storage case 20, the cutout portion 14 of the tape cartridge 10 matches the stepped portion 34 of the storage case 20. As a result, the tape cartridge 10 is stored in the storage case 20 in a correct posture. That is, for example, when the tape cartridge 10 is inserted into the storage case 20 in the front-rear direction or the upside-down direction, the corner portion of the case 12 interferes with the stepped portion 34 and further insertion of the tape cartridge 10 is prevented. Misinsertion of 10 different directions is prevented.

  Note that a notch 32 is formed in the center of the rear end of the storage case 20 on the opening 30 side of the upper wall 24 and the lower wall 26, so that the tape cartridge 10 can be removed from the storage case 20. It is easy to grip the rear side of the tape cartridge 10 from above and below. Further, since the stacking rib 18 is only locked to the first convex portion 36, the tape cartridge 10 can be easily taken out from the storage case 20.

  In many cases, the plurality of tape cartridges 10 are stored or transported by being stacked in the axial direction of the reel while being stored in the storage case 20. Therefore, when stacking a plurality of storage cases 20 in the axial direction of the reel, the concave portions 40 of the upper storage case 20 are fitted into the second convex portions 38 of the lower storage case 20.

  According to this, as shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of storage cases 20 can be stably stacked without being displaced in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the reel, particularly in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the storage case 20 storing the tape cartridge 10 is stored or transported, the storage case 20 collapses and the tape cartridge 10 in the storage case 20 falls due to its weight and breaks. It can be suppressed or prevented.

  Moreover, according to such a recessed part 40 and the 2nd convex part 38, each rear surface 12B of the tape cartridge 10 exposed from each opening part 30 of the some storage case 20 can be stacked toward one direction. . That is, the direction of each memory arranged on the rear surface 12B side of each tape cartridge 10 can be made uniform. Therefore, a simple storage shelf (a part of the library apparatus) can be configured by the plurality of stacked storage cases 20.

  In addition, since the storage case 20 has the recesses 40 formed on the opposite sides of the first projections 36, the first projections 36 are compared with the configuration in which the recesses 40 are not formed on the opposite sides of the first projections 36. There exists an advantage which can form the part 36 and the recessed part 40 easily. That is, by forming the concave portion 40 for stacking the storage case 20, there is an advantage that the first convex portion 36 for preventing the tape cartridge 10 from falling out can be formed without forming a thick portion on the lower wall portion 26. .

  Further, at least one of the upper wall portion 24, the lower wall portion 26, and the side wall portion 28 of the storage case 20 shows information regarding the tape cartridge 10 so as to be visible from the outside. Therefore, an index card or labels (both not shown) on which information related to the tape cartridge 10 is separately printed are stored in the storage case 20 and sold in the storage case 20 as compared with the configuration in which the tape cartridge 10 is stored together. The cost concerning the tape cartridge 10 to be performed can be reduced.

  The tape cartridge storage case 20 according to the present embodiment has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the tape cartridge storage case 20 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the illustrated one, and the gist of the present invention is as follows. The design can be changed as appropriate without departing from the scope. For example, the storage case 20 is not limited to being opaque, and may be transparent or translucent.

  The first convex portion 36 and the concave portion 40 extend in the left-right direction until reaching the left wall portion 28L and the right wall portion 28R of the storage case 20, respectively, and the second convex portion 38 includes the step portion 34 and the right wall portion. Although it is extended in the left-right direction until it reaches 28R, it is not limited to this. Each of the first convex portion 36, the second convex portion 38, and the concave portion 40 may be formed slightly shorter than the illustrated one, for example, or may be formed intermittently. However, if the first convex portion 36 extends in the left-right direction along the edge of the front wall portion 28F, even if the position of the stacking rib 18 in the left-right direction differs depending on the type of the tape cartridge 10, for example, There is an advantage that the stacking rib 18 can be locked.

  Moreover, the shape of the 1st convex part 36, the 2nd convex part 38, and the recessed part 40 is not limited to cross-sectional triangle shape, For example, you may be set as cross-sectional square shape etc. Furthermore, the number of the first convex portions 36, the second convex portions 38, and the concave portions 40 is not limited to one shown in the figure. The tape cartridge 10 stored in the storage case 20 may incorporate a read-only RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) or the like in addition to the memory or instead of the memory.

10 Tape cartridge 12 Case 12U Upper surface 12D Lower surface 12B Rear surface (one side surface)
14 Notch 18 Stacking rib (locked / protruded part)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 Tape cartridge storage case 22 Case main body 24 Upper wall part 26 Lower wall part 28 Side wall part 30 Opening part 34 Step part 36 1st convex part 38 2nd convex part 40 Concave part

Claims (6)

An upper wall portion covering the upper surface of the tape cartridge, a lower wall portion covering the lower surface of the tape cartridge, a side wall portion covering all side surfaces except one side surface of the tape cartridge, and allowing the tape cartridge to enter and exit, and A case body having an opening that exposes one side surface;
A first protrusion that is formed on the inner surface of the lower wall portion on the downstream side in the insertion direction of the tape cartridge and that locks the locked portion formed on the lower surface in the inserted state of the tape cartridge;
A concave portion formed on the outer surface of the lower wall portion and on the opposite side of the first convex portion; and
A second convex part formed on the outer surface of the upper wall part and in a shape that can be fitted into the concave part at the same position as the concave part in plan view;
Tape cartridge storage case with The tape cartridge storage case according to claim 1 , wherein the locked portion is a protrusion protruding from the lower surface . A plurality of the protrusions are formed;
The tape cartridge storage case according to claim 2, wherein the first convex portion is formed along a side edge portion of the case body on the downstream side in the insertion direction of the tape cartridge. 4. The tape cartridge storage according to claim 1 , wherein the case main body has a step portion corresponding to a notch portion formed in a corner portion of the upper surface on the downstream side in the insertion direction of the tape cartridge. Case. The tape cartridge storage case according to claim 4 , wherein the step portion is formed in a substantially triangular shape in plan view . The tape cartridge storage case according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein information on the tape cartridge is displayed on at least one of the upper wall portion, the lower wall portion, and the side wall portion.

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